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SNOQUALMIE VALLEY – One might say it’s a prime example of the “law of unintended consequences.”

Hundreds of deciduous and evergreen trees that were planted several years ago in the Valley just north of the King-Snohomish County line as part of a “floodplain restoration project,” have instead been causing drainage and increas-ed flooding problems for local farmers. Most of the currently affected farmers live near the end of the Snoqualmie River Road, but the effects the 170-acre tree plantation could have on floodwaters could extend as far south as the Woodinville-Duvall Road, causing possibly more closures to the road, as well as damage to the roadway such as what was experienced in 2009 when the asphalt broke apart.

On November 21 at the regularly scheduled board meeting, Fire District 7 had the honor of pinning our newly promoted Battalion Chief, Evan Adolf. Executive staff, family and coworkers were there to hear him take his oath and receive his badge.

BC Adolf started with Fire District 7 in September of 1990 through our resident program. He was hired as a career firefighter in January 1993. From there Adolf promoted to Lieutenant, then to Captain and was assigned to the Training Division where he has served for the last nine years.

BC Adolf embodies Fire District 7’s slogan of “Earning Trust Through Action” as he is actively engaged within our community and serves our citizens.

The Riverview School District will be accepting nominations for assessing students for Highly Capable Services, including the Grades 2-5 Program for the Academically Talented (PAT) for the 2018-19 school year. All first grade students will be screened in January to determine their eligibility, so no students in kindergarten or first grade need to be nominated.

Join the Valley Foursquare Church on Christmas Eve for a special morning of holiday music starting at 10:00 a.m.

The one-hour service will feature the singing of Carols and the lighting of Advent Candles then featured guest musician Jonathan Pugh will present selections from his Christmas Album; "Jazz Noel." There are gifts under our tree for all children present. For more information please call 206.446.4183 or check us out online at valleyfoursquare.com or at our Facebook page.